Sheehan was then sentenced by Circuit Judge Weber McCraw. Sheehan also must pay a $500 fine and is barred from having animals in her custody during her probation.

Sheehan, founder of an animal rescue group called Hearts for Hounds, and Pamela King-McCracken were arrested Jan. 17 in Fayette County. Authorities say they were driving a rental truck and towing a minivan that were packed with stacks of crates with animals inside.

One dog died and 14 others were dehydrated or suffering from skin disease and lesions.

The women said they were driving from Long Beach, Calif., to Roanoke, Va.